Pacemaker Fishing Forum

Got out early this morning and had the ramp to myself.  I ran upriver and noticed the fish were not chasing like the last couple days.  I tried a buzzbait for a bit and decided that was not what they wanted.  The water was a little more stained than yesterday and the level had dropped.  I fished from 6:00AM until 12:00PM.  I caught one 15+" on a spinnerbait near shore.  I later decided that was more placement than bait of choice.  I caught smallies on a grub and crankbaits.  Most were smaller, but I caught a skinny 18"er on a crappie crank (biggest SM so far this year).


I also hooked something big that pulled drag, pulled the boat and I could not get a hold of.  I got it turned, grabbing the braid with the pole when the drag just kept going.  I could not get it to come to the surface.  It was either a big carp or a really big catfish.  I finally pulled the rebel wee craw loose and noticed a small piece of flesh on the belly hook.

When I pulled the boat out and was getting everything stowed I saw a car heading for the ramp- from the river!




Another nice day on the river...

Last edited by drxfish (Jun-22-14 2:24PM)